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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,243.03, 268,771.91 and 52,867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,243.03, 268,771.91 and 52,867.19 is: 79,273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,243.03 : 268,771.91 = 52,867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,243.03/268,771.91 = 52,867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,243.03x = 268,771.91 × 52,867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,243.03x = 14,209,216,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209,216,436.73/179,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,273.47

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